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Cuba present in solidarity exchange organized by DIRCO

Pretoria, 12 June 2026. — Ambassador Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo took part in the roundtable discussion “Strengthening Global South Solidarity for Justice, Peace and Self-Determination”, chaired by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) which took place in Richards Bay. Cuba reaffirms its firm commitment to the principles of international solidarity, peace and the self-determination of peoples.

South African doctors express its strong support for Cuba

Pretoria, 9 June 2026. — The South African Medical Association (SAMA) and South African doctors who graduated in Cuba have expressed their unconditional support for the island in the current context. Cuba is grateful for these displays of principle, sensitivity and commitment to justice, public health and international cooperation.

The Vice-President of the Republic of South Africa receives the Cuban Ambassador.

Pretoria, 5 June 2026. — The Vice-President of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, received the Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, on a courtesy visit. During the cordial meeting, the parties highlighted the historic ties of friendship and cooperation that unite the governments and peoples of South Africa and Cuba.

South African Left Conference voices support for Cuba.

Pretoria, 1 June 2026. — The Left Conference took place between 29 and 31 May and was attended by 103 organisations and around 340 delegates. Under the slogan ‘Building a left-wing movement for the working class and popular power’, intense debates took place regarding the role of progressive forces today.

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